What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lauryl PCA
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alumina
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantBis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl PCA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Silica, Tocopherol, Alumina, CI 77891, Mica
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Zinc Oxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
